At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
694
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+13pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Mission Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 694 students. It is part of the Mission Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictMission Academy District
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93535
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060174614230
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment694
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino68.7%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.8%
Hispanic
68.7%
Black
4.1%
Asian
11.4%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.